[Ajnin]

Racial profiling isn't illegal. I use it all the time to arrest illegal aliens. Illegal aliens especially from Mexico have a certain look and mannerisms that say "Hey YO! I'm here illegally?"

[Ajnin]

Of course, there are other requirements when pulling over vehicles and arresting people in towns or cities. Using race is a big part of my job though.

[Marine Inspector]

Racial profiling isn't illegal. I use it all the time to arrest illegal aliens. Illegal aliens especially from Mexico have a certain look and mannerisms that say "Hey YO! I'm here illegally?"

I've tried to explain this to people before, but they don't believe me. When 150 passengers from a flight from Guadalajara, enter the federal inspection area, the illegals might as well be holding a neon sign that says "I'm Illegal". They stand out. The way they talk, walk and act is different from legal Mexicans and US citizens. Ilegals from different countries have the same problem.

After inspecting thousands of people, it just becomes second nature, and it actually has very little to do with race.

[FITZ]

I've been questioned 3 times by border patrol (I live near the border) and I'm Irish-German-French descent. Of course that might be part of the problem ---they're questioning people who are obviously American. I know what kind of questions they ask, they don't need to look at birth certificates ----there's a few questions that can quickly prove someone doesn't belong in the US.

[FreePaul]

Illegal aliens especially from Mexico have a certain look and mannerisms that say "Hey YO! I'm here illegally?"

Had a friend who's family had a large ranch in South Texas. They tried to teach their illegals to "look normal" when the INS showed up. Didn't work. Every time a helicoptor flew over they would run and hide. Shortly thereafter the "ground crew" came to pick them up.

[scholar]

...have a certain look and mannerisms...

Having worked at the US Attorneys Office in Chicago, I know that the DEA at O'Hare watched for those who looked nervous, furtive and in a big hurry.

I guess I was lucky, don't think I ever looked furtive, but at O'Hare I was always nervous and in a big hurry to get the heck out of there.